DirecTV launches 4K UHD satellite into space

Did DirecTV just win the space race?

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Commercial launch company Arianespace this morning launched into space a salvo of rockets that included satellites that will be used by the India Space Research Organization and - clearly more importantly - DirecTV.

The satellite cable provider will use the 7-ton DirecTV-14 satellite to deploy 4K video content to subscribers in the US and Puerto Rico via an advanced beam network, Digital Trends reports.

The satellite is reportedly settling into its final orbiting positions successfully, though it's not clear when exactly 4K DirecTV service will actually begin.